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‘Finish off’: Putin’s radical reaction to Trump

Donald Trump stunned the world after declaring Ukraine was “in a position to fight and win back all” of its ground. Now, Russia is preparing a “big push” in response.

Sep 28,2025

‘Finish off’: Putin’s radical reaction to Trump

Donald Trump greets Russian President Vladimir Putin as he arrives at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson on August 15 in Alaska. Picture: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images via AFP

UK to launch digital ID scheme to curb illegal migration

London (AFP) – UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday announced plans for a new nationwide digital ID in a bid to curb illegal migration, but the move faces strong opposition in a country that has long resisted identity cards.

Sep 26,2025

UK to launch digital ID scheme to curb illegal migration

The move is aimed at curbing illegal migrants © Sameer Al-DOUMY / AFP/File

Selena Gomez Weds In Front Of A-list Pals

Selena Gomez has shared an array of romantic snaps from her intimate wedding ceremony over the weekend.

September 28, 2025

Selena Gomez weds in front of A-list pals

Gomez flashed a smile as she posed in her wedding dress. Picture: Instagram

Trump Signs Executive Order To Hand TikTok Over To His US Allies

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday laying out his plan to sell Chinese-owned TikTok to US and other global investors, most of whom are his allies.

September 26, 2025

Trump signs executive order to hand TikTok over to his US allies

TikTok logo. AP - Kiichiro Sato

In Italy, Tens Of Thousands Hold Protests In Solidarity With Gaza

September 24, 2025

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Russia Dares NATO To Shoot

September 26, 2025

South Korean Impeached Former President's Wife Goes On Trial For Corruption

Ex-first lady Kim Keon Hee, the wife of former president Yoon Suk Yeol, who was ousted after a bid to impose martial law, is accused of charges including stock manipulation, election law violation and corruption

September 24, 2025

South Korean impeached former president's wife goes on trial for corruption

Kim Keon Hee, the wife of South Korea’s jailed former President Yoon Suk Yeol, attends her first trial hearing on corruption charges, at the Central District Court in Seoul, South Korea, on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. CHUNG SUNG-JUN / AP

Trump Says Ukraine Can Win Back All Its Land. It’s Not That Simple.

While Ukrainian officials say a massive influx of arms and technology is key to a major offensive to retake territory, analysts do not see that coming.

September 25, 2025

Trump says Ukraine can win back all its land. It’s not that simple.

Service members of the 24th Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces fire a 2S3 Akatsiya self-propelled gun toward Russian troops in the front line in the Donetsk region of Ukraine on Sept. 18. (Serhii Korovainyi/Reuters)